X-Steve_Yankee
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Feb 23, 2003, 4:46 PM
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Re: Video Duplication - IN HOUSE?
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>>what kind of prosumer VCR's do you recommend?
I was looking at some Samsung SV-651,655 and 657 they are 6 head are
they any good?
is it necessary to have a prosumer TV?
My master tape is Mini DV - what is the best way to Duplicate to VHS
from DV? Can I get JVC's HR-DVS3
Apart from the source deck, are you saying that the slave machines
should be at least a 4 Head machine?<<
Well, I can probably answer a few of these questions, since
I just answered a similar query in my newsletter...
As far as your monitor goes, 'prosumer' quality isn't absolutely
necessary, but I'd recommend you pick up a good one; at the very
least, make sure it's cable-ready so you're not monitoring your work
or checking dub quality through the tv's rf section.
As VCR's go, 4 head decks are great when you have to pause the
tapes to insert a title, or change master tapes to a second or
third tape. The flying erase heads eliminate any glitches
between tape segments.
I wouldn't recommend going with cheapo decks. The
problem is, while they're perfectly okay for home use,
you'll be using them for eight hours a day (or more)
five days a week, and the cheaper decks just wear out
and break faster. You'll be replacing them faster, which
is not as economical in the long run. Secondly,inexpensive
consumer decks have smaller heads than prosumer models, which
means any tracking or signal problems on your master tapes
might be passed along to your duplicates.
Many people swear by JCV brand decks. Personally, I
prefer the Panasonic AG series best. Although they're
a bit more expensive, they rarely break down. I also
recommend the Panasonic PV series decks, which range
in price from $86 for the PVV4021, on up to $145 for
the PVVS4821 (SVHS/VHS) or $170 for the PV9661.
Remember, mostly you pay more for bells and whistles that
you'll never use when duplicating tapes -on-screen programming,
timers, that sort of thing.
Model numbers come and go faster than guppies, so
do some checking with your favorite equipment dealer,
or check out http://www.bizrate.com under VCR's to
do some comparison shopping.
As far as source decks go, high-end SVHS decks are
terrific. The Samsung SV series are pretty good; their
5000W is a pretty good multi-format (PAL/NTSC/SECAM) playback
deck and available under $300. Any Hi8mm or DV deck is going
to be good -in a pinch, you can even feed your duplication
VCR's from a Hi8 or DV camcorder, too.
Steve
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